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The Asian PostMon, 21 Jan 2019 17:15:57 +0000en-GBhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6Theresa May eyes Brexit endgame, but not at any costhttp://theasianpost.co.uk/theresa-may-eyes-brexit-endgame-but-not-at-any-cost/
http://theasianpost.co.uk/theresa-may-eyes-brexit-endgame-but-not-at-any-cost/#respondTue, 13 Nov 2018 10:46:50 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=39808LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May said that negotiators were working through the night to get a Brexit deal with the EU but vowed it would not be “an agreement at any cost”. “The negotiations for our departure are now in the endgame,” May’s office quoted her as telling a reception for officials of London’s ...

]]>http://theasianpost.co.uk/theresa-may-eyes-brexit-endgame-but-not-at-any-cost/feed/0Prime Minister Theresa May says Trump told her to ‘sue the EU’http://theasianpost.co.uk/prime-minister-theresa-may-says-trump-told-her-to-sue-the-eu/
http://theasianpost.co.uk/prime-minister-theresa-may-says-trump-told-her-to-sue-the-eu/#respondMon, 16 Jul 2018 11:14:57 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=34440LONDON: US President Donald Trump told British Prime Minister Theresa May she should sue the European Union rather than negotiate with them, she said on Sunday. May said Trump’s self-declared “brutal” option in the Brexit negotiations was to sue Brussels, shedding light on his mysterious suggestion that has hung over their talks and his four-day ...

LONDON: US President Donald Trump told British Prime Minister Theresa May she should sue the European Union rather than negotiate with them, she said on Sunday.

May said Trump’s self-declared “brutal” option in the Brexit negotiations was to sue Brussels, shedding light on his mysterious suggestion that has hung over their talks and his four-day visit to Britain.

“He told me I should sue the EU. Sue the EU,” May told BBC television.

The unknown Trump option had been hanging in the air for days.

In an interview with The Sun newspaper on Thursday ahead of his talks with May, Trump said he had told May how to deal with Brussels but she “didn’t listen”.

“I would have done it much differently. I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she didn’t agree, she didn’t listen to me. She wanted to go a different route,” he said.

“She probably went the opposite way.”

In a press conference after their talks on Friday, Trump said it had been a suggestion rather than advice.

“I think maybe she found it too brutal,” he said, standing alongside May, without revealing the details.

“I could fully understand why she thought it was tough. And maybe someday she’ll do that. If they don’t make the right deal she may do what I suggested but it’s not an easy thing.”

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Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:39:54 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=23945PARIS: Around 50 world leaders are expected in Paris for a major climate summit this month but US President Donald Trump will skip it, the French presidency said. China and India’s leaders won’t attend the December 12 meeting either, though each will send a minister, in what is billed as a follow-up to the landmark ...

PARIS: Around 50 world leaders are expected in Paris for a major climate summit this month but US President Donald Trump will skip it, the French presidency said.

China and India’s leaders won’t attend the December 12 meeting either, though each will send a minister, in what is billed as a follow-up to the landmark Paris climate accord reached in 2015.

Around 100 leaders were invited to what President Emmanuel Macron called the One Planet Summit in July following Trump’s announcement that he would withdraw the United States from the agreement that has been signed by 197 countries and territories.

The list of confirmed attendees includes British Prime Minister Theresa May and her Spanish counterpart Mariano Rajoy as well as around 10 African heads of state and leaders from under-threat Pacific islands, the French presidency said.

Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio will add a smattering of Hollywood glamour, while Bill Gates, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Bloomberg feature among the Americans who plan to attend.

The US government will be represented by a low-ranking official from the Paris embassy.

In total, around 2,000 people from government and the private sector are anticipated and “around 10 major announcements” can be expected, according to a presidency official.

Macron has publicly disagreed with Trump about his stance on climate change and has lobbied him to reconsider his position and reevaluate US funding cuts for the UN’s IPCC climate science body.

The Paris summit follows another high-level gathering on climate change in the German city of Bonn last month where around 25 heads of government met, including Macron, who called climate change “the most significant struggle of our time.”

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http://theasianpost.co.uk/pm%e2%80%89theresa-may-in-brussels-for-key-brexit-talks/#respondMon, 04 Dec 2017 06:46:01 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=23887BRUSSELS: British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet key European Union (EU) figures on Monday here for talks on Brexit which could determine whether the UK is able to move on to negotiations on trade. The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Brexit Secretary David Davis, will meet European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, with Downing Street ...

BRUSSELS: British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet key European Union (EU) figures on Monday here for talks on Brexit which could determine whether the UK is able to move on to negotiations on trade.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Brexit Secretary David Davis, will meet European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, with Downing Street saying “plenty of discussions” lie ahead.

It has described the meeting as an “important staging post” on the route to the “crucial” summit with the other 27 leaders in the middle of the month when it hopes trade talks can begin.

The timings of May’s visit marks a deadline set by Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, for her to come forward with an improved offer on the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

The UK is hoping to start talks about a free trade agreement but the EU has said that it will only recommend this can take place when it deems “sufficient progress” has been made on the other issues.

The UK voted for Brexit last year and is due to leave in March 2019, but negotiations between the EU and the UK have not yet reached a breakthrough.

]]>http://theasianpost.co.uk/pm%e2%80%89theresa-may-in-brussels-for-key-brexit-talks/feed/0May to urge EU leaders to speed up Brexit talkshttp://theasianpost.co.uk/may-to-urge-eu-leaders-to-speed-up-brexit-talks/
http://theasianpost.co.uk/may-to-urge-eu-leaders-to-speed-up-brexit-talks/#respondFri, 20 Oct 2017 08:26:32 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=21417BRUSSELS: British Prime Minister Theresa May will appeal to European Union leaders at a crunch summit in Brussels on Thursday to push forward the deadlocked Brexit negotiations. At a meeting moved to a new venue at the last minute due to an eruption of toxic gas, May will urge her colleagues to start looking now ...

BRUSSELS: British Prime Minister Theresa May will appeal to European Union leaders at a crunch summit in Brussels on Thursday to push forward the deadlocked Brexit negotiations.

At a meeting moved to a new venue at the last minute due to an eruption of toxic gas, May will urge her colleagues to start looking now at a future trade deal and a transition period after Britain leaves in 2019.

The EU says that there is insufficient progress on divorce issues to move on to the next phase dealing with future relations at this summit, but that it will start internal preparations to do so in December.

May will “encourage them to move the conversation on to consider the future partnership and the implementation period, so that they are ready to engage in that discussion as soon as possible”, a senior British government official said.

PM May also published a letter on her Facebook page promising to make it as easy as possible for EU citizens to stay in the UK after Brexit. The British official said a deal on citizens’ rights was “within touching distance.”

]]>http://theasianpost.co.uk/may-to-urge-eu-leaders-to-speed-up-brexit-talks/feed/0British Pakistani coach leads cricket session on 10 Downing Sthttp://theasianpost.co.uk/british-pakistani-coach-leads-cricket-session-on-10-downing-st/
http://theasianpost.co.uk/british-pakistani-coach-leads-cricket-session-on-10-downing-st/#respondSat, 16 Sep 2017 16:38:31 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=18864LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May watched as the first ever game of cricket was played in Downing Street, led by a British Pakistani female cricket coach. Saba Nasim, who is a practising lawyer and a certified English Cricket Board (ECB) coach, led the historic cricket game session in which Stuart Broad and Heather Knight also ...

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May watched as the first ever game of cricket was played in Downing Street, led by a British Pakistani female cricket coach.

Saba Nasim, who is a practising lawyer and a certified English Cricket Board (ECB) coach, led the historic cricket game session in which Stuart Broad and Heather Knight also took part.

The event was organised by charity organisation Chance To Shine which encourages youngsters to take part in sports and make a positive contribution.

Saba Nasim said it was a thrilling experience to play cricket outside 10 Downing Street because “it’s for the first time in the history of 10 Downing Street that cricket was played outside the famous number 10 door and watched on by the British Prime Minister”.

“The aim was to show people of different backgrounds playing cricket and to show that British Asians also have talent and that cricket is accessible for all no matter what your background. Some of my Pakistani girls were also playing and handed the PM a shirt as a gift,” she added.

Saba Nasim was awarded the British Empire Medal by the Queen earlier this year for services to cricket in London and also Coach of the Year Award by Chance to Shine last November for running a girls project and for introducing cricket to many Asians in local communities in east London at the grassroots level.

She shared: “I was asked to lead the session and took along some girls from my successful Chance to Shine Street project at Redbridge. It was a fantastic opportunity to play cricket in the most famous street in the UK and to showcase the work that the charity is doing in bringing cricket to those most disadvantaged in our communities.”

The Prime Minister, a keen cricket fan, said: “It’s been a privilege to meet the young players and inspirational coaches today. The work Chance to Shine does, introducing young people from disadvantaged communities to this great, fast-paced version of cricket, is invaluable. After the success of the England team in the Women’s World Cup this year, I hope boys and girls all over the country will continue to be inspired to get involved with this brilliant sport.”

Chief executive of Chance to Shine, Luke Swanson said: “Over the course of this magnificent summer for English cricket, many boys and girls have picked up a bat and ball for the very first time. We want to show that the beautiful game is for all young people, and can be played anywhere. What better way to do that than with a game of street cricket in the most famous street of all.”

]]>http://theasianpost.co.uk/british-pakistani-coach-leads-cricket-session-on-10-downing-st/feed/0UK will remain long-standing friend of Pakistan, says Theresa Mayhttp://theasianpost.co.uk/uk-will-remain-long-standing-friend-of-pakistan-says-theresa-may/
http://theasianpost.co.uk/uk-will-remain-long-standing-friend-of-pakistan-says-theresa-may/#respondFri, 11 Aug 2017 17:04:07 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=16536LONDON: British Prime Minister, Theresa May says the United Kingdom will remain a long-standing and dependable friend of Pakistan. The British Prime Minister said Pakistan and the United Kingdom have deep ties with shared history and future. She pointed out that as Pakistan celebrates its 70th anniversary, we also celebrate 70 years of our bilateral ...

LONDON: British Prime Minister, Theresa May says the United Kingdom will remain a long-standing and dependable friend of Pakistan.

The British Prime Minister said Pakistan and the United Kingdom have deep ties with shared history and future.

She pointed out that as Pakistan celebrates its 70th anniversary, we also celebrate 70 years of our bilateral relationship.

Theresa May said British High Commission in Islamabad and the Foreign Office in London have arranged a series of events in the UK and Pakistan to mark this special occasion, which has her full support.

She said during her time as Home Secretary and now as Prime Minister, she had the “privilege of working with your colleagues and predecessor to strengthen our bilateral relationship and to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual importance.”

The British Prime Minister said she looks forward to working with Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to further deepen the historic bilateral relationship, and to build a secure, stable, and prosperous Pakistan.

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Wed, 22 Mar 2017 07:49:02 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=9464British home secretary lauds Pakistan military’s efforts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan and his British counterpart Amber Rudd held talks on Tuesday, which officials described as constructive and meaningful. Rudd said “I would like to pay tribute to the hard work of the minister as well as Pakistan’s police and its armed forces ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan and his British counterpart Amber Rudd held talks on Tuesday, which officials described as constructive and meaningful. Rudd said “I would like to pay tribute to the hard work of the minister as well as Pakistan’s police and its armed forces in delivering significant improvements in security across the country over the last two years.”. Rudd said Pakistan and the UK had worked together to tackle the challenges in terrorism, extremism and organised crime but there is “more that remains to be done.” “Pakistan has suffered more than most from the scourge of terrorism,” Rudd said, adding that during constructive discussion with interior minister it had been agreed that both the countries would work together to enhance their relationship in several areas. Khan said the two countries discussed sharing of intelligence. She announced that the special envoy to the British prime minister on counter-terrorism will be visiting Pakistan shortly to “expand cooperation [between the two countries] structured around Pakistan’s own National Action Plan.” Khan acknowledged that there are few sticking issues and roadblocks, and said they agreed to address them within the limitations of their authority and respective systems. To a question over the presence of MQM founder in London, the foreign secretary said she could understand concerns of Pakistan over the issue, but the matter was being dealt by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service, and she had faith in them.

Rudd said the United Kingdom has unique ties with Pakistan as two per cent of its population traces their roots back to Pakistan. Speaking in regard to aviation and border security, Rudd said Islamabad’s new airport will play important role in the safe and secure movement of people between Pakistan and the UK. “I am pleased we are supporting the airport’s development with training and expertise,” she added. “I am also pleased we are working together to tackle organised immigration crime.” “We want to ensure our borders remain secure for the many legitimate travellers that move between the two countries each year,” she added. Nisar added that during the talks between the two leaders, they decided to hold ministerial meetings on annual basis to discuss matters ranging from security, counter-terrorism, narcotics, immigration and organised crime. “Pakistan has consistently and historically had a very good relation with the UK,” the minister said. The minister said that he did not recall the two countries having any serious problems; only a “few roadblocks” that the countries would address within “limitations imposed by our systems and laws”. Replying to questions the British Home Secretary said it would be her endeavour that the country’s justice system is applies to everyone equally with no exception. “Britain is committed to work closely with Pakistan to facilitate application of justice in all cases. There is absolutely no tolerance in UK for illegal activities for people who think they can evade the law,” she said.

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Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:04:12 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=9436PROVIDENCE: Former British Prime Minister David Cameron jokes he doesn’t have to listen to U.S. President Donald Trump’s wiretapped conversations anymore. Cameron addressed 2,000 people at Rhode Island’s Brown University on Monday. Cameron says he’s optimistic shared American and British values of freedom, equality and justice will prevail over nationalism and isolation. Cameron resigned last ...

PROVIDENCE: Former British Prime Minister David Cameron jokes he doesn’t have to listen to U.S. President Donald Trump’s wiretapped conversations anymore. Cameron addressed 2,000 people at Rhode Island’s Brown University on Monday. Cameron says he’s optimistic shared American and British values of freedom, equality and justice will prevail over nationalism and isolation. Cameron resigned last year after failing to persuade Britons to remain in the European Union in a June referendum. Britain announced Monday it formally begins its exit March 29. Cameron said not having to hear Trump’s wiretaps is an advantage of leaving office, then dead-panned: “Just to be clear, that’s a joke.” His quip referenced unsubstantiated White House suggestions British intelligence helped Democratic former President Barack Obama spy on the Republican Trump. The FBI’s director has knocked down Trump’s wiretapping claim.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:47:34 +0000http://theasianpost.co.uk/?p=6177LONDON: On Tuesday, the British Supreme Court will decide whether Parliament should vote to commence divorce proceedings from the European Union. Investors are welcoming this because above all they need one thing: certainty. A day before the Supreme Court’s decision of whether British Prime Minister Theresa May can start Brexit without a Parliament vote or not, ...

LONDON: On Tuesday, the British Supreme Court will decide whether Parliament should vote to commence divorce proceedings from the European Union. Investors are welcoming this because above all they need one thing: certainty. A day before the Supreme Court’s decision of whether British Prime Minister Theresa May can start Brexit without a Parliament vote or not, the pound rose to its highest level since December. Experts are not expecting any significant changes to the value of the pound on Tuesday. “May has already said that she wants to submit the final Brexit deal to the House of Lords, as well as to the House of Commons,” James Hughes, Chief Analyst at London’s online broker GKFX told. “The decision to decide whether Parliament should be involved in the launch of Brexit will therefore not be so important.”

Dramatic crash

Pound Sterling has been on a rollercoaster ride since the result of the referendum confirmed Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, with a downwards underlying trend. Sterling has lost around 20% of its value against the US dollar, and after the pound dipped to 1.20 US dollars last week the world waited for the contents of May’s keynote speech last Tuesday (17.01.17) in the hope of some clarity. While the speech was without some important details, the address restored some optimism and the pound recovered.

Hard Brexit

At last something resembling a plan was visible, even if it wasn’t satisfactory. But May did confirm -against the dreams of Brexit opponents – that Britain could somehow leave the EU but still have access to the single market. Wishful thinking! May bluntly denied access to the single market and the customs union, meaning a so-called hard brexit – a divorce with tears – has become more likely. “Better no deal than a bad deal” May said, but the British economy would undoubtedly suffer with expensive tariffs suddenly slapped on its goods and services.

British stocks rally

Despite all the unknowns, the Brexit decision is yet to do any serious damage and the prophecies of doom are yet to materialize. On paper, the British economy remains strong. In the second half of 2016, there was two percent growth and less than five percent unemployment. The British stock index, the FTSE 100, has even rallied to seven percent above its pre-referendum levels. It’s no wonder, then, that British exports are becoming more competitive due to the decline in foreign. exchange rates. In addition, British FTSE companies are generating a large portion of their profits abroad and the weak domestic currency is amplifying the balance. In dollars, FTSE investors have actually made losses. Among the biggest losers though are British consumers; overseas travel and imports are becoming more expensive and rising inflation is diminishing the already stagnant real wages.

No cherry picking

The financial sector would feel the loss of the so-called EU passporting rights, which allows Japanese or American financial institutions to do business all over the EU from their headquarters in London. May intends to negotiate bespoke deals for specific sectors of the UK economy, including finance, aerospace and automotive. These industries are particularly dependent on unbureaucratic goods traffic to maintain their pan-European just-in-time production chains. But experts consider May’s hopes illusory, and this was confirmed by Angela Merkel when she said the British cannot ‘pick the raisons out of the cake’. May’s Brexit Minister David Davis has already admitted that British truck drivers may soon face lengthy customs checks on the French border.